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Flights from Edinburgh to Shymkent

There are no direct flights from Edinburgh to Shymkent. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Munich, about 10h 16m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 10h 16m
EDICITSAW

Edinburgh to Shymkent at a glance

Fastest journey10h 16mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Munich

Best ways to fly from Edinburgh to Shymkent

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
EDI Istanbul (SAW) CIT
Leg 1: Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 16m
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EDI Munich (MUC) CIT
Leg 1: easyJet, Lufthansa · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 45m
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EDI Budapest (BUD) CIT
Leg 1: Ryanair · Leg 2: SCAT Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 41m
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EDI Antalya (AYT) CIT
Leg 1: easyJet, Jet2, SunExpress · Leg 2: Pegasus Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 49m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
5,238 km3,253 miles
Journey time
10h 16mestimate
Time difference
+5hShymkent vs Edinburgh
Currency in Shymkent
USD
Airports
EDI → CIT

Flights from Edinburgh to Shymkent: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Edinburgh to Shymkent?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Munich and Budapest. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Shymkent?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 16m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,238 km.
Where do you change planes between Edinburgh and Shymkent?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (SAW), Munich (MUC), Budapest (BUD) and Antalya (AYT). Pegasus Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Edinburgh and Shymkent?
Edinburgh: Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Shymkent: Shymkent International Airport (CIT).
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Shymkent?
Shymkent is 5 hours ahead of Edinburgh.

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